CMN 568 Unit 5 Study Guide: Notes & Key Concepts

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What may African Americans consider to be more helpful than

medications in the tx of depression? .....ANSWER.....prayer

Among black patients, involvement of who might lead to improve

retention and medical tx rates for depression?

.....ANSWER.....involvement of a religious or spiritual leader

What set of questions elicit the patient's perspective of illness

and are widely used? .....ANSWER.....Kleinman questions

What is the most serious complication of depression?

.....ANSWER.....attempted or completed suicide

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What are the 3 types of childhood depression?

.....ANSWER.....major depressive disorder, dysthymia or

dysthymic disorder, and bipolar affective disorder

What is the hallmark of major depressive disorder?

.....ANSWER.....sad or depressed mood for atleast 2 weeks

In children, depressive symptoms are most often described as

what? .....ANSWER.....irritability

Younger children are most likely to have what manifestation of

depression? .....ANSWER.....somatic symptoms (headache,upset

stomach)

What type of behavior might adolescents engage in who are

depressed? .....ANSWER.....risky and antisocial

What is the primary difference between major depressive

disorder and bipolar affective disorder? .....ANSWER.....periods

of mania

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What should be suspected if antidepressants cause agitation or

other manic symptoms? .....ANSWER.....BAD

What does the symptoms of mania in BAD resemble?

.....ANSWER.....ADHD

What laboratory work-ups are indicated in the evaluation of

depression to rule out other causes? .....ANSWER.....CBC, serum

electrolytes, thyroid function tests, toxicology screening and

blood alcohol levels

What are the symptoms of serotonin syndrome?

.....ANSWER.....fever, rigidity, autonomic instability, myoclonus,

confusion, delirium, and coma.

What increases the risk of serotonin syndrome?

.....ANSWER.....drug overdose, concurrent use of more than one

SSRIs, and use of other antidepressants or St. Johns Wart along

with SSRIs

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Combination of what and SSRIs are especially dangerous?

.....ANSWER.....MAOIs

What are some examples of atypical antidepressants?

.....ANSWER.....bupropion (Wellbutrin), venlafaxine (Effexor),

mirtazapine (Remeron), and duloxetine (Cymbalta)

What are 2 drug classes that should never be used in primary

care? .....ANSWER.....TCAs and MAOIs

How should mild depression be treated in adolescence?

.....ANSWER.....Active support and monitoring for 6-8 weeks;

contact every 1-2 weeks

How should mild depression be tx in adolescents?

.....ANSWER.....with SSRIs and/or psychotherapy

How should PERSISTANT mild depression be treated at the 6-8

week follow-up? .....ANSWER.....Institute tx or refer to mental

health